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ESK VALLEY ARTISANAL COLLECTION MALBEC / CABERNET FRANC / MERLOT / SAUVIGNON 2021

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Product Code: 2380
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawkes Bay
Sub Region: Gimblett Gravels
Style: Red
Variety: Cabernet / Merlot Blend
Producer: Esk Valley Wines

Closure: Screw Cap
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Grape: 42% Malbec, 29% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon

Original price was: $24.99.Current price is: $19.99.

This is a medley of Power and Concentration!

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Gold Medal – New Zealand International Wine Show 2023

Made by legendary winemaker, Gordon Russell this 42% Malbec, 29% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon red blend was fermented in open top concrete fermenters before being pressed to (30% new) 225l French Barriques to mature for 20 months. The end result, one spectacular bottle of wine that well and truly offers insane value. Drink now and any time over the next 10+ years.

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"The fruit for this wine was grown within the confines of the renowned Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District. These deep stony soils deposited by the Ngaruroro River have excellent drainage and low vigour and are ideally suited to the production of high quality red wine. Our vineyard sites are close planted with low yields per vine to maximise quality. The 2021 harvest conditions were ideal and the vintage is highly regarded.

The individual vineyard and varietal parcels were harvested separately and fermented with wild yeast in our open topped concrete fermenters. Hand plunging was employed to gently extract colour and tannin. After a period of post ferment maceration the individual parcels were pressed to French oak barrels and aged in cool cellars for 19 months before being bottled unfiltered in January 2023

This is a very deeply coloured and flavoursome wine as you would expect from a Malbec based wine. It displays rich plummy, jammy Gimblett Gravels fruit notes on the nose with complementary notes of tobacco and dried herbs. On the palate it is a medley of complex fruit f lavours supported by a generous mouthfeel and age-worthy tannins. This is a full bodied and complex wine, and an ideal accompaniment to red meat dishes."

5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"This is instantly appealing on the nose with blackcurrant, Black Doris plum, violet, tobacco and roasted almond characters. The palate is equally enticing with succulent fruit flavours combined with silky texture and fine tannins, finishing splendidly long and flavoursome. From the Gimblett Gravels district. At its best: now to 2031."

Rated Excellent 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, May 2023 (2021 Vintage)
"Fabulous bouquet, ripe, fresh and varietal with core fruits of boysenberry and black berries, dark plums layers of wood. The freshness and intensity continues on the palate with flavours of red fruits that mirror the bouquet, wood spices, clove and vanilla, chocolate and sweet wood qualities. Well made, lengthy and delicious. Best drinking from 2024 through 2030+."

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Esk Valley thrived under Sir George Fistonich's ownership of Glenvale Winery since 1986. It evolved from a port and sherry market to a producer of innovative, high-quality wines. Winemaker Gordon Russell pushed boundaries, introducing new grape varieties and styles in Hawkes Bay.

From historic cellars in northern Hawkes Bay to the new winery in Gimblett Gravels, Esk Valley creates top-notch wines. Using traditional methods like concrete fermenters for red grapes, they continue to build their reputation.

Gordon Russell, born in New Plymouth, developed a passion for fine wine during his travels in Europe. Returning to New Zealand in 1986, he became Esk Valley's winemaker in 1993 after working for Villa Maria and Esk Valley as an assistant winemaker.

Gordon aims to craft wines that express their vineyard origins. By focusing on vineyard care, he simplifies the winemaking process. Esk Valley strives for a natural style, utilising wild yeast and extended lees ageing.

Esk Valley sources grapes from Hawkes Bay and Marlborough. Hawkes Bay's warm climate and gravel soils are ideal for reds and fuller whites. Marlborough, known for its unique Sauvignon Blanc, produces vibrant wines. Esk Valley offers a range including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Noir.